Senior Process Optimization Engineer (Cement)

Be part of an exciting new chapter—our cement manufacturing plant is expanding with a new production line launching in 2026.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Required Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 7 to 10 years in the cement industry working as a process engineer.

Annual Compensation:

$110,000 to $135,000

Relocation assistance available

>>> Currently, we are only able to consider candidates who are U.S. Permanent Residents or U.S. Citizens for this position.  We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. <<<

What you will do:

Provide technical leadership and drive process optimization across all stages of cement production at GCC plants. This includes supervising the Process Department and improving the efficiency of raw grinding systems, pyro processing systems (kilns, clinker coolers, coal mills), and cement grinding systems. Responsibilities include conducting equipment inspections, performing process audits, monitoring key process parameters, and recommending changes to process targets, equipment, and standard operating procedures—all within environmental regulations and cement quality standards.

Experience and abilities you will need: 

• Ability to work with all levels at the plant as well as with corporate management and technical teams.
• Understanding complex mechanical and electrical technology and equipment.
• Achievement oriented, strong work ethic, tenacious, impeccable attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Microsoft applications including Windows and Office applications experience is required.
• Capable to do statistical correlation between quality and process
• Knowledge of the manufacturing process of the company (cement, block, concrete etc.) and its elements
• Full knowledge of all technology and trends
• Knowledge of the main indicators of efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of materials and energy balance in and grinding calcination processes
• Knowledge systems of continuous improvement, analysis tools and troubleshooting
• Advanced statistics and lean manufacturing /black belt knowledge preferred
• Ability to communicate in English, written and verbal, Spanish is a plus

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Salary : $110,000 - $135,000